The search for a person seen walking along Whittakers Road in Traralgon before being swept away by floodwaters yesterday has come to a tragic end.

Police have recovered a body from Traralgon Creek.

The area has been cordoned off.

The person is yet to be identified, and the small white dog they were seen with remains unaccounted for.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.